Cambridge Learner's Dictionary
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Definition
all right1 (ALSO alright) adjective [never before noun], adverb1 GOOD good enough, although not very good
The hotel wasn't brilliant but it was all right.
It's a cheap wine but it tastes all right.
2 SAFE safe or well
I'm all right thanks. How are you?
Did you get home all right last night?
3
a THANKS used as an answer when someone thanks you
"Thanks for cleaning the kitchen." "That's all right."
b SORRY something you say when someone says sorry to show that you are not angry
"I'm sorry - I forgot all about it." "That's all right."
